The five pairs of boots every woman should own

The most hardworking addition to your footwear wardrobe, a pair of simple ankle boots will go with almost anything. They add practicality and polish to autumn dresses, jeans and trousers. Choose between black and burgundy for this season's most-wanted options, plus luxe suede, nubuck and leather finishes to add texture to everyday outfits. Unsure where to begin? These block-heeled ankle boots from our autumn collection are flying off the shelves – run, don’t walk, to get your hands on a pair. Make like our model by styling yours with a shearling-trimmed aviator jacket and slinky knitted skirt.

Say howdy to one of this winter’s biggest footwear trends: the cowboy boot. Forget any associations with fancy dress or festivals, Western-inspired styles are surprisingly versatile and add a playful twist to the most failsafe outfits. Look for squared-off toes, Cuban heels, stitch detailing and embroidery to nod to the trend. Toughen up a floaty midi dress with a pair of cowboy boots, or add some edge to a mini dress. Cowboy boots also work well with jeans – choose corduroy flares for a contemporary take on a seventies look.

Long boots are a tried-and-tested way to inject sophistication into your look. Get straight to the point with our patent leather knee-high boots, which will add instant edge to knitted co-ords and floaty midi dresses. Metallic boots have been on the front foot for the past couple of seasons – a trend that continues this year. Add attitude to an all-denim outfit with silver knee-high boots, or try burgundy suede boots with an oversized jumper and skinny jeans. Look out for boots made with our patented Insolia technology, designed to keep your feet super comfy even as you pound the puddle-strewn pavements.